Cost of Doing Business
Buena Vista offers a cost-effective environment for businesses of all sizes. Employers benefit from labor costs that trend below national averages, a predictable and business-friendly local tax structure, and a community where the overall cost of living remains affordable. Together, these factors allow companies to invest more directly in growth, talent, and long-term success.
Buena Vista Tax Rates
| Category | Tax per $100 |
|---|---|
| Real Property | $0.98 |
| Machinery & Tools | $4.25 (20% assessment ratio) =$0.85 |
| Personal Property | $5.85 |
Utilities
- Electricity: Dominion Energy provides electric power to Buena Vista, offering low rates, reliable service, and commercial support.
- Gas: Columbia Gas provides natural gas to users in Buena Vista.
- Fiber: Numerous providers including BARC Connects, Rockbridge Global Village, Shentel, Brightspeed, and Comcast/Xfinity, among others, connect Buena Vista sites and businesses with. Redundant fiber is available at many sites.
- Water/Wastewater: The City of Buena Vista provides water and sewer for your business including:
- Ample, clean water (Water quality report)
- Reasonable wastewater pre-treatment requirements
- Systems and treatment plants to accommodate large water and wastewater treatment needs
Cost of Living (2 Adults & 2 Children, 2025)
| Buena Vista City | Staunton/Waynesboro/Augusta County, VA metro | Charlottesville, VA metro area | Washington, DC metro area | New York metro | |
| HOUSING | $1,016 | $1,149 | $1,678 | $2,045 | $2,752 |
| FOOD | $935 | $978 | $1,129 | $1,195 | $1,230 |
| CHILDCARE | $1,464 | $1,525 | $1,875 | $2,703 | $2,348 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $1,455 | $1,571 | $1,605 | $1,457 | $816 |
| HEALTH CARE | $1,229 | $1,258 | $1,181 | $1,191 | $1,993 |
| OTHER NECESSITIES | $656 | $716 | $944 | $1,090 | $1,340 |
| TAXES | $941 | $1,061 | $1,485 | $1,946 | $2,305 |
| Monthly Total | 7,696 | $8,258 | $9,898 | $11,627 | $12,784 |